Heathcote School
Other independent school in Chelmsford (Essex).
Location
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An independent school and nursery in Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex for boys and girls aged 2-11 Each child will flourish and thrive in an exceptionally warm and friendly place to learn, where every child feels valued and recognised for their own unique gifts and talents.
Every child will develop and celebrate their love of learning without boundaries, ensuring that they fulfil their potential. Each child will be curious, appreciative and respectful towards the world around them and engage with their community Heathcote School and Nursery prides itself in the quality of our teaching and support staff.
Mrs Samantha Scott (MEd Cantab) is our current Head Teacher. Heathcote regularly receives awards and recognition for our participation and successes in external competitions and qualifications. In February 2019, Heathcote was inspected by the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI).
They strongly affirm that Heathcote is a happy and extremely successful school, where children are supported and encouraged, and meet the high aspirations staff have for them. Heathcote was rated 'Excellent' in all areas. We take safeguarding and care of our children and staff at Heathcote School and Nursery extremely seriously.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Fencing
- Football
- Netball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Band
- Drama
Key facts
- URN
- 115412
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Maldon
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1957
Governing body
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